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title: "Research in relation to establishing a Free Port / Free Zone"
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# Research in relation to establishing a Free Port / Free Zone

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-615818b7-f3e1-4d2f-84a2-6c474e7de30a

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Research in relation to establishing a Free Port / Free Zone" within the research consultancy services industry, located in Tees Valley, North East England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20th June 2018. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2018 for a total value of £33,700, with the execution period running from 4th July to 31st August 2018. This tender is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in research consultancy related to free ports and economic development. Suitable competitors may include SMEs focused on consultancy services, as well as larger firms that understand the complexities of establishing free zones. Engaging in such contracts could not only enhance their portfolio but also improve their credibility and visibility in the market.

## Notice

Research in relation to establishing a Free Port / Free Zone in Tees Valley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588ced0-afca-4550-b747-95dc081e774e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SQUARE ONE LAW; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON; WPI ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2018 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588ced0-afca-4550-b747-95dc081e774e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588ced0-afca-4550-b747-95dc081e774e
  12th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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